MEDIA ADVISORY
Students to Lead the Way in Raising Juneteenth Flag at San Diego Unified School District
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
In an entirely student-led show of support, the Juneteenth flag will be raised at the San Diego Unified School District education center on Friday, June 16, 2023. District leaders, including educators, Board of Education trustees, members of the community, and students will join the celebration.
WHAT: Juneteenth Flag-Raising
WHEN: Friday, June 16, 2023
TIME: 10-11 a.m.
WHERE: San Diego Unified School District Flagpole
4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103
VISUALS: Welcome; land acknowledgement; historical perspective and comments from students; students raising the Juneteenth flag
BACKGROUND: Juneteenth, or June 19, marks an independence day in the United States. It’s the day in 1965 when remaining slaves in Confederate-controlled territory learned they were now free.
In June 2020, the San Diego Unified Board of Education passed a resolution recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday “to be observed every year, as a day of celebration of the past, present, and future of Black resilience, culture, and liberation.”
In 2021, President Joe Biden officially recognized Juneteenth as a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. That year, San Diego Unified raised the official Juneteenth flag for the first time with the support of many community members.
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This event is for professional journalists. Please confirm attendance in advance: communications@sandi.net
MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Murad, Public Information Coordinator, (619) 925-4790, mmurad@sandi.net
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